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On Wednesday 22 November, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt gave an Autumn Statement, updating the country on the state of the economy, and announcing his latest decisions on tax and Government spending.

An increase in planning fees will come into force from the start of 6 December 2023 for major and on non-major applications. Local planning authorities have been asked by the Government to update their websites to reflect the changes to planning fees.

Is there an opportunity in retrofit for your construction business? We’re taking a look at why energy efficiency work can help to future-proof SME building firms and where to start.

Gordon Nelson reports on recent lobbying activity on behalf of and with direct support from members in Scotland.

Ahead of the Autumn Statement, the Chief Executive of the FMB, Brian Berry, has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt. In his letter he highlights five key priority areas for our industry and requests that the Government puts the money needed in place to address these.

A new Net Zero Skills Hub has opened in Oxfordshire, Iain Kirtley spoke with Michael Huth, Net Zero Skills Hub Manager, to learn more about some of their upcoming free events.

Employers will no longer need to claim for training using the CITB grant scheme thanks to a new initiative.

Find out what your Scotland Director has been up to this month.

Read more to learn about a CITB training fund for house builders which is now available across the whole of England.

Scottish Water shared practical insights and examples of how they are working with contractors in embracing low carbon construction at a meeting the FMB set up in the Scottish Parliament

In this video, Gavin Hoccom, Senior Associate at law form Browne Jacobson explains how the Building Safety Act applies to your small building business and what steps should you take.

North East Lincolnshire Council seeks FMB members for the renewal of its Capital Works Framework.

FMB South Director spoke with Lorraine Shepherd from Gement Connect to learn more about free support for FMB members.

FMB Scotland Director Gordon Nelson gets out on site in Glasgow before hearing a politician’s views on the construction sector.

Are you looking for support to help grow your business or improve the way you manage your business? Sign up for the FMB’s six-month business coaching programme starting on Wednesday 29 November 2023.

On Wednesday 22 November, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt gave an Autumn Statement, updating the country on the state of the economy, and announcing his latest decisions on tax and Government spending.

An increase in planning fees will come into force from the start of 6 December 2023 for major and on non-major applications. Local planning authorities have been asked by the Government to update their websites to reflect the changes to planning fees.

Is there an opportunity in retrofit for your construction business? We’re taking a look at why energy efficiency work can help to future-proof SME building firms and where to start.

Gordon Nelson reports on recent lobbying activity on behalf of and with direct support from members in Scotland.

Ahead of the Autumn Statement, the Chief Executive of the FMB, Brian Berry, has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt. In his letter he highlights five key priority areas for our industry and requests that the Government puts the money needed in place to address these.

A new Net Zero Skills Hub has opened in Oxfordshire, Iain Kirtley spoke with Michael Huth, Net Zero Skills Hub Manager, to learn more about some of their upcoming free events.

Employers will no longer need to claim for training using the CITB grant scheme thanks to a new initiative.

Find out what your Scotland Director has been up to this month.

Read more to learn about a CITB training fund for house builders which is now available across the whole of England.

Scottish Water shared practical insights and examples of how they are working with contractors in embracing low carbon construction at a meeting the FMB set up in the Scottish Parliament

In this video, Gavin Hoccom, Senior Associate at law form Browne Jacobson explains how the Building Safety Act applies to your small building business and what steps should you take.

North East Lincolnshire Council seeks FMB members for the renewal of its Capital Works Framework.

FMB South Director spoke with Lorraine Shepherd from Gement Connect to learn more about free support for FMB members.

FMB Scotland Director Gordon Nelson gets out on site in Glasgow before hearing a politician’s views on the construction sector.

Are you looking for support to help grow your business or improve the way you manage your business? Sign up for the FMB’s six-month business coaching programme starting on Wednesday 29 November 2023.